Seng Chen "Richard" Yong (born 25 December 1957) is a Malaysian businessman, bookmaker and poker player.

Career

Yong has a career in the information-technology and data-mining industries.

Poker

Yong entered the $1,000,000

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in the

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. He finished 8th earning $1,237,333. In September 2012, Yong finished runner up to

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at the Aspers 100K High Roller in London earning him $924,140. He played in the €50,000 Majestic scooter event at the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe finishing in 3rd for $521,859. In 2014, Yong and his son were arrested for being members of an illegal sports betting ring led by Paul Phua. He posted bail of $1.5 million raised by fellow poker players Dan Cates and Phil Ivey. Yong has alleged business ties to Phua as well as being a gambling partner. Yong pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in December. In 2015, Yong won his first major tournament the Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge earning him $1,477,560. Yong outlasted

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and

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. In May 2018, Yong won the Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max Event which is part of the Super High Roller series in Montenegro. As of 2018, Yong has cashed for over $7,400,000 in live tournaments, making him the Malaysian cash leader. Yong plays in

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's biggest cash games.

Personal life

Yong has a son, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker.

References

External links

Card Player profile

Hendon Mob profileWPT profile

WSOP profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Yong, Richard 1957 births Living people Malaysian businesspeople Malaysian poker players